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Pine nut shells are a natural remedy that is widely used in folk medicine, cosmetology and gardening. Pine nut is a real treasure of the northern forests. They can be eaten raw or roasted, or made into decoctions, tinctures, or oils.
Medicinal properties of pine nut shells
Pine nut shells can be both beneficial and harmful, so you need to carefully study the beneficial properties of the product.
The shell contains the same vitamins, microelements and essential oils as the kernels. The benefits of pine nut husks have long been proven by scientists, so they have developed new technologies that preserve the following beneficial substances:
- Tannins tannins. Stimulate disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties, which accelerate the healing process of purulent wounds.Thanks to these compounds, the damaged surface is covered with a protective film, under which the process of tissue regeneration is activated. The wound heals much faster. The development of bleeding and inflammatory processes is excluded.
- Vitamin C. Participates in the biochemical processes of the body. For example, in the production of collagen, steroid hormones, and the hematopoietic process.
- Calcium. This allows it to be used in the preparation of medicines for the treatment of diseases of the joints and skeletal system.
- Glutamic acid. Stimulates performance and increases physical endurance, slows down the aging process.
What does pine nut shell treat?
Traditional medicine based on pine nut shells is used to treat the following diseases:
- respiratory system: sinusitis, laryngitis, bronchial asthma, tonsillitis, tonsillitis;
- immune system: frequent respiratory diseases as a result of weak immunity;
- of cardio-vascular system: capillary fragility, atherosclerosis, myocardial weakness;
- skin: eczema, acne, dermatitis of various etiologies, psoriasis, ulcers;
- central nervous system: neuroses, psycho-emotional stress, insomnia;
- musculoskeletal system: osteochondrosis, arthritis, radiculitis, gout;
- digestive system: liver damage, impaired outflow of bile and secretion, hemorrhoids, gastritis, colitis, stomach ulcer;
- male reproductive system: prostatitis, infertility, prostate adenoma;
- female reproductive system: endometritis, menstrual irregularities, hormonal imbalance, adnexitis.
The use of pine nut shells in folk medicine
In folk medicine, pine nut shells are used to prepare infusions and healing decoctions.
Infusion from the shell
In this recipe, in addition to the shell, they use pine nut husks, which are no less useful.
Ingredients:
- 0.5 liters of boiling water;
- 100 g of nut husks and shells.
Preparation:
- The husks and shells of the nuts are poured into a coffee grinder and ground to a powder.
- Pour the resulting mixture into a container and pour boiling water over it. Insist for an hour. Filtered.
Application area:
- To eliminate the manifestations of cystitis. The infusion is taken in the mornings and evenings, 150 ml. The course of treatment is 10 days.
- For ulcers and gastritis. The medicine is drunk 50 ml 3 times a day before meals. The course of therapy is 2 weeks. If necessary, repeat it after 10 days. You are allowed to take no more than three courses per year.
- For eczema and psoriasis. Compresses are made from the infusion by wetting a cloth in the solution and applying it to the affected area. Leave for half an hour. To improve the condition, it is enough to carry out 10 procedures.
- For bronchial asthma. A glass of infusion is divided in half and drunk in the morning and evening. The minimum course of treatment is 21 days. You are allowed to take no more than two courses per year.
- To eliminate pimples, blackheads and rashes. The solution is used as a tonic, wiping the face with it every evening until skin defects are eliminated.
Decoction of pine nut shells for cysts
Cooking method:
- The shells are poured into a colander and washed under running water.
- Measure out half a glass, place it in a saucepan and fill it with half a liter of water.
- Place on fire and simmer over low heat for an hour.
- Bring the decoction with boiling water to its original volume.
- Cool and filter through a sieve.
Take the decoction once a day, 1/3 of a glass in the morning, half an hour before meals. Continue treatment for a month. Then take an eight-day break and repeat.
Pine nut shell decoction
Preparation:
- 50 g of shell, grind with a coffee grinder to a powder.
- Pour into a saucepan and add a glass of water. They put it on fire. Bring to a boil and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
- The finished solution is filtered.
Application area:
- To relieve sore throat. Gargle with the decoction in the morning and evening. A positive result is achieved after a week.
- For skin diseases. The affected areas are treated with a cotton pad soaked in the broth in the morning and evening. Duration of therapy is 3 weeks.
- For the treatment of prostatitis. A glass of decoction is consumed after breakfast for two weeks. Then they take a break of 10 days and repeat the course.
- For hormonal imbalance. Drink a glass of medicine daily. The course of therapy is a month.
- For the treatment of gout and arthritis. 2 glasses of decoction are divided into 2 parts and taken in the morning and evening. The course of therapy is 2 weeks. After a week's pause, the treatment is repeated.
- To strengthen the immune system. Drink a glass of decoction every day for three weeks.
Alcohol tincture
Cooking method:
- 250 g of shells are washed, dried and ground to a powder using a coffee grinder.
- Pour into a glass container, fill with half a liter of 70% alcohol and leave for two weeks.
- The finished medicine is filtered.
Application area:
- For sleep disorders. Drink 50 ml of tincture before bed for a week.
- To eliminate the symptoms of radiculitis. Rub the affected area with tincture daily before bed. At the same time, take a spoonful three times a day. Treatment should not exceed three weeks.
- To strengthen the immune system. Drink 50 ml of tincture throughout the day. The course of therapy is 2 weeks.
- For the treatment of prostate adenoma. Drink 30 ml of the product in the morning and evening for a month.
Use of pine nut shells in gardening
Landscape designers and gardeners successfully use cedar shells as:
- Garden path coverings. Dig a trench, partially fill it with gravel, then lay a layer of shell 10 cm thick and compact it. After rain, such a path shines beautifully and exudes a unique aroma of cedar.
- Pine nut shell mulch. Due to its original appearance, high-quality protective properties, microelements and macroelements beneficial to plants, this type of mulch is the most useful and convenient. Mulch not only acts as a decorative covering, but also prevents the formation of harmful crust on the ground, its salinization and overgrowth weeds. Pine nut shells in this form are used in floriculture. In winter, it protects against deep freezing of the soil.
- Biologically active system. Pine nut shells protect plants from pests and fungal diseases, temperature changes, weeds, and intense moisture evaporation. Creates beneficial microflora in the root system and stimulates the appearance of earthworms. Beneficial properties last for several years.
Use of pine nut shells in cosmetology
Pine nut shells are used not only for preparing medicines.Cosmetics based on it normalize metabolism, tighten the skin, relieve inflammation, cleanse and tighten pores.
Scrub
Cooking method:
- 2 small cedar cones cleaned. The grains are extracted from the nuts.
- The shells are ground to a powder in a coffee grinder. Sift through a sieve. Small particles are used to prepare a facial scrub, the rest is used for the body. Oatmeal is ground in a coffee grinder.
- Combine oatmeal and nut flour in a 1 to 1 ratio. Pour in a little boiling water and stir. The mass should not be too thick.
- The paste is cooled until warm and applied to the face. After a quarter of an hour, the scrub is washed off with heated water and rinsed with cold water.
- The body wash is prepared in the same way, but with large shell particles.
Decoction for depilation
Recipe for a product based on pine nut shells for hair removal.
Cooking method:
- A mug of pine nut shells is poured into an enamel pan.
- Pour in a liter of boiled water.
- Cover with a lid and put on low heat. Cook for 3 hours.
Cotton wool is moistened in the broth and thoroughly wiped with it on hands and feet three times a day for 2 weeks.
Depilation using ash from nut shells
- The shells are thoroughly dried beforehand. 300 g of product are burned to ash.
- Add a little water or olive oil. Make a paste mixture and apply it to the areas where you want to get rid of hair.
- After 20 minutes, clean the skin with a damp, thoroughly wrung-out cloth.
- The procedure is repeated until the hair disappears. Three times is usually enough.
Contraindications to the use of pine nut husks
Products containing pine nut husks are contraindicated for use if you are prone to allergies to the components they contain.
The tincture is not recommended for children, pregnant women, or people suffering from liver diseases.
Before use, you should consult a specialist in the following cases:
- with thrombophlebitis;
- thrombosis;
- with varicose veins;
- increased blood viscosity.
How to cook pine nuts in shell
The calorie content of pine nuts without shells is approximately 680 kcal per 100 g. They are consumed fried. It is advisable to do this without shelling the nuts.
Cooking method:
- Unshelled pine nuts are transferred to a colander and washed under running water. Don't dry it.
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C.
- Place the wet nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly sprinkle with salt.
- Place on the top level for 10 minutes. Keep in the oven until the shell turns light brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and cool for 20 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a kitchen towel, cover with a second one and roll with a rolling pin, pressing firmly. Select kernels.
Conclusion
Pine nut shells are a natural remedy given by nature, which is widely used in medicine, cosmetology and gardening. To avoid negative consequences, you should consult a specialist before using it as a medicine.
